Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Justin was a 35-year-old man with eyes that sparkled with a sly intelligence and a face that was almost always graced with a smile, earning him the nickname "Smiling Fox." Despite his ever-present grin, Justin was a man of deep strategy and thought.

When Hattie posed a question to him, he replied with a calm smile, "Mrs. Hattie, this lady bears a striking resemblance to you. Though I'm not privy to the nature of your relationship, it's clear as day when you stand together-she's your daughter."

Hattie's face lit up with a smile, hearing someone say that Josefina looked like her was music to her ears. "Justin, you have quite the eye. Indeed, she's my daughter, Josefina."

Josefina gave a subtle nod, "Nice meeting you, Justin."

Josefina turned to Hattie, "Mom, you go ahead with your meeting with Justin. I'll wait for you in the lounge."

"Josie, I'll have my assistant take you around," Hattie responded.

Hattie called over her assistant Hugh and instructed, "Hugh, take my daughter around. If you find a suitable project, let her have a pick. Work on it a bit. I'll join you once I'm done here." Hugh, though taken aback, maintained his composure, "Certainly."

leading her away as

message my mother shortly to let her know.

she was. So polite and charismatic, quite the

in to discuss some business news with Josefina. "The competition is set

inquired, "I've heard that Billy's company brought in a designer who's made him quite a bit

a private elevator direct to her office, which is right next to Billy's, off-limits to most." Josefina's interest was piqued, "Sounds like it could be an old acquaintance of mine." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

"Ms. Josefina, do you know something about

want her past or work history dug up. Last month, a designer at Anya was fired for misconduct." Kale had an epiphany, "So, she's holding a grudge and went to Antonio Corporation? Could she also

sharp. That's right. Someone must have approached her to work against

of my enemy is my friend, after

courting disaster by opposing Ms. Josefina. "Ms. Josefina, I'll have someone

head, "I've already asked Luke to look into it. He'll inform me

feeling somewhat dejected. "Ms. Josefina, you helped me through school, and yet I can do so little to help you. I feel so useless." Without Josefina's support, Kale mused,

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